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Re: Another user chooses Linux

  • Subject: Re: Another user chooses Linux
  • From: amosf  Tim Fairchild <usenet@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:47:05 +1000
  • Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.advocacy
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Roy Schestowitz wrote:

> __/ [ amosf  Tim Fairchild ] on Wednesday 03 January 2007 04:12 \__
> 
>> Victor I. Trevino wrote:
>> 
>>> It's a good thing you have given this to people who are comfortable
>>> using a computer. Some Linux advocates try to coerce total newbies into
>>> installing it, rendering them totally unable to use their computers.
>> 
>> It's complete FUD that a new user can't use linux just as well as MS if
>> it's installed for them.
>  
> There's a learning curve in terms of skills to those with limited PC
> experience. However, to those who never used computers (e.g.
> grandparents), Linux would be easier. Linux is ideal for total newbie and
> 'advanced' users.

Yes, there is a learning curve for all new PC users, but, as you say, linux
is as easy as, or easier than, windows for the user to learn on.


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